#25698D Hex Color
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#25698d is a dark, muted blue with cool teal undertones and restrained saturation. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, technology, security, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted copper, or as a UI background with white text at about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #25698d.
Questions about #25698d
What is #25698d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25698d is rgb(37, 105, 141), in HSL hsl(201, 58%, 35%) and in CMYK 74%, 26%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #25698d?
#25698d pairs well with warm ivory, muted copper, terracotta, and charcoal, creating balanced palettes that soften its cool teal undertones while preserving its serious, dependable character in brand systems and interface layouts. Use ivory for gentle contrast and copper or terracotta for warmer accents.
Where does #25698d work best?
#25698d works best as a dependable supporting color for finance, technology, security, and government-oriented designs, where its dark blue base and muted teal cast communicate focus without the energy of a brighter blue. It can also serve as a UI background when paired with white text.
Is #25698d readable on white or black?
#25698d has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.